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I found this charming fabric at the Needle Shop in Chicago. It is a lovely and fantastically lightweight cotton. I was looking for fabric to use for a Maxi dress. Something to kick off the summer. I based the dress design off of the Urban Midnight Dress available at Modcloth.com. Rather than making a halter back, I went with a more subdued quasi racerback – with the ties pulled through to create a bow. Although not visible in the pictures there are two pockets to hold secrets and treasures
Material Notes
multi-colored cotton lawn fabric for dress, cotton lining for skirt and pockets, zipper
Difficulty
Novice
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Jun 21, 2010, 08.26 PMby assets
I love this dress the fabric and the back detail is brilliant!! Well Done
Jun 20, 2010, 10.04 AMby lizah
love it!
Jun 20, 2010, 09.39 AMby holasoylulu
what a lovely maxi dress!!!!! did you follow a pattern?? I just wanted to kon how you did the bust pieces to fit perfectly..
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Jun 20, 2010, 11.49 AMby mardou123
Thank you for your generous comment. I used a night gown to pattern the bodice front. It is gathered into the waistband, which helps insure a snug and proper fit.
Jun 20, 2010, 01.57 AMby farahajh
Very nice dress. I love the straps.
Jun 20, 2010, 12.14 AMby jaimesews
REALLY love the fabric and halter/racerback/ties – great design feature!
Jun 20, 2010, 12.05 AMby gaviccaabri
Thats a great fabric and a very nice dress :)